title: Use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation in an Adult Patient With Left Ventricular Failure following Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot: A Case Report.
abstract: We report the case of a 26-year-old male patient who developed primary left ventricular failure with subsequent biventricular failure early following intracardiac repair of tetralogy of Fallot. The failing biventricular circulation was successfully supported using intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. Aortic counterpulsation facilitates recovery of biventricular function and appears to be a reasonable alternative in select instances of systemic ventricular failure following repair of tetralogy of Fallot.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Sciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Ujjwal K
authors.initials: UK
authors.lastname: Chowdhury
authors.forename: Shyam S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Kothari
authors.forename: Keerthi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: Parag
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gharde
keywords: intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation; mechanical circulatory assistance; tetralogy of fallot